Redness, itchiness and a strange, white discharge that looks like cottage cheese. Do you have a yeast infection – or something worse? Many symptoms of a yeast infection can be similar to those of a sexually transmitted disease so it’s important to know the differences. Do you know what they are? Take this quiz to find out.

The fungus, Candida albicans, grows naturally in the vagina and usually doesn’t cause any problems.

The fungus, Candida albicans, grows naturally in the vagina and usually doesn’t cause any problems.

The fungus, Candida albicans, grows naturally in the vagina and usually doesn’t cause any problems.

Question: 1 of 10

2.If a yeast infection keeps coming back, what could it be a sign of?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Genital herpes

29%(votes: 261)

HIV

56%(votes: 502)

Syphilis

15%(votes: 135)

Yeast infections could be a sign of HIV.

Yeast infections could be a sign of HIV.

Yeast infections could be a sign of HIV.

Question: 2 of 10

3.Yeast infection symptoms are a lot like the symptoms of which STD?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Chlamydia

67%(votes: 577)

Syphilis

7%(votes: 62)

HIV

26%(votes: 221)

Yeast infection symptoms are a lot like chlamydia symptoms. They include abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning pain while urinating.

Yeast infection symptoms are a lot like chlamydia symptoms. They include abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning pain while urinating.

Yeast infection symptoms are a lot like chlamydia symptoms. They include abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning pain while urinating.

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4.How can you prevent a yeast infection?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Use a condom during sex

23%(votes: 194)

Change out of bathing suits right after swimming

62%(votes: 521)

Avoid contact with people who might have yeast infections

15%(votes: 128)

You can prevent yeast infections by changing out of bathing suits right after swimming. Wet clothes leave moisture around the crotch, which creates the perfect environment for yeast to grow.

You can prevent yeast infections by changing out of bathing suits right after swimming. Wet clothes leave moisture around the crotch, which creates the perfect environment for yeast to grow.

You can prevent yeast infections by changing out of bathing suits right after swimming. Wet clothes leave moisture around the crotch, which creates the perfect environment for yeast to grow.

Question: 4 of 10

5.How can you get a yeast infection?

Here's how everyone else voted:

By having poor hygiene

36%(votes: 302)

By exercising too much

5%(votes: 39)

By douching

59%(votes: 497)

You can get a yeast infection by douching. Though many women think douching promotes better vaginal health, it can actually cause yeast overgrowth because it disrupts the natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina.

You can get a yeast infection by douching. Though many women think douching promotes better vaginal health, it can actually cause yeast overgrowth because it disrupts the natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina.

You can get a yeast infection by douching. Though many women think douching promotes better vaginal health, it can actually cause yeast overgrowth because it disrupts the natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the vagina.

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6.What are some symptoms of a yeast infection?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Pain during sex

28%(votes: 229)

White discharge that smells fishy

66%(votes: 547)

Cloudy or bloody discharge

6%(votes: 52)

One symptoms of a yeast infection is painful sex. While it can be a sign of an STD, it’s also a common symptom of yeast infections, which makes it even more important that you see a doctor.

One symptoms of a yeast infection is painful sex. While it can be a sign of an STD, it’s also a common symptom of yeast infections, which makes it even more important that you see a doctor.

One symptoms of a yeast infection is painful sex. While it can be a sign of an STD, it’s also a common symptom of yeast infections, which makes it even more important that you see a doctor.

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7.For which group of people can yeast infections be most dangerous?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Young women

4%(votes: 32)

Pregnant women

40%(votes: 333)

People with weak immune systems

56%(votes: 461)

People with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to yeast infections because their immune system can no longer control the yeast population. As a result, they often get recurrent infections.

People with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to yeast infections because their immune system can no longer control the yeast population. As a result, they often get recurrent infections.

People with weaker immune systems are more susceptible to yeast infections because their immune system can no longer control the yeast population. As a result, they often get recurrent infections.

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8.With proper treatment, how long can it take yeast infections to clear up?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Years – the condition never really goes away

4%(votes: 37)

10-14 days

47%(votes: 390)

3-5 days

49%(votes: 410)

Most yeast infections will clear up in less than two weeks, and treatment should be continued for at least one week.

Most yeast infections will clear up in less than two weeks, and treatment should be continued for at least one week.

Most yeast infections will clear up in less than two weeks, and treatment should be continued for at least one week.

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9.How common are yeast infections?

Here's how everyone else voted:

Very – about 75% of women will get a yeast infection at some point

87%(votes: 714)

Not very – only 5% of women suffer from this

2%(votes: 15)

A fair amount – about 40% of women are affected by this

11%(votes: 93)

Yeast infections are very common. “Most women have one here and there,” Fox says. Women of reproductive age are also more prone to yeast infections, though girls can be affected by the condition prior to menstruation.

Yeast infections are very common. “Most women have one here and there,” Fox says. Women of reproductive age are also more prone to yeast infections, though girls can be affected by the condition prior to menstruation.

Yeast infections are very common. “Most women have one here and there,” Fox says. Women of reproductive age are also more prone to yeast infections, though girls can be affected by the condition prior to menstruation.